Murâbaḥah

This concept refers to the sale of good(s) (such as real estate, commodities, or a vehicle) where the purchase and selling price, other costs, and the profit margin are clearly stated at the time of the sale agreement. With the rise of Islamic banking since 1975, Murabahah has...

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Murabaḥah

Murabaḥah, murabaḥa or murâbaḥah (Arabic مرابحة) is an Islamic term for a sale where the buyer and seller agree on the markup for the item(s) being sold. In recent decades it has become a term for "the most prevalent financing mechanism" in Islamic (i.e....

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Islamic banking and finance

Islamic banking (Arabic: مصرفية إسلامية‎) is banking or banking activity that is consistent with the principles of sharia (Islamic law) and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. As such, a more correct term for...

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Islamic Finance – State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2013

The existing Islamic Finance market stands at an estimated $1.35 trillion in assets covering commercial banking, funds, sukuks, takaful, and other segments.  While this represents a very small proportion of global financial assets, it is a fast growing segment growing at 15-20%...

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Global Islamic Economy : 2013

 Given the growing trend of unique products and services that are catering to the large 1.6 billion Muslim population, there is a distinct lack of a comprehensive view of the existing Islamic economic landscape as well as its future potentials and opportunities. The State...

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32-List of Islamic financing products

32-List of Islamic financing products List of financing concept/products that we shall discuss in detail are listed below: Debt Financing Al-Bai' Bithaman Ajil/Bai' Muajjal (Deferred Payment Sale) Al-Murabahah (Cost Plus) Tawarruq (Commodity Murabahah) Al-Qard (benevolent...

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Al Rayan Bank is the UK’s

Al Rayan Bank is the UK’s only wholly Sharia compliant retail bank.  We’ve been pioneering British Islamic banking since 2004. By solely focusing on banking activities which are compliant with Islamic law, Al Rayan Bank is able to make a significant and lasting difference...

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